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Big Art Small Art by Tristan Manco (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 16, 2015 tagged art • coffee table book
What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 16, 2015 tagged humor • science
Gast by Carol Swain (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 9, 2015 tagged coming of age • graphic novel
Shutter Volume 1 Wanderlost by Joe Keatinge, Leila Del Duca (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on January 9, 2015 tagged coming of age • science fiction
Kill My Mother A Graphic Novel by Jules Feiffer (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 9, 2015 tagged graphic novel • historical fiction • mystery
Denton Little's Deathdate by Lance Rubin (2015)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on January 2, 2015 tagged coming of age • science fiction
Denton Little is going to die tomorrow. He's trying to have a perfect last day, but it's getting weirder.
Megahex by Simon Hanselmann (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 2, 2015 tagged coming of age • graphic novel
A witch and her lover (a cat) sit around, get high, and keep their housemate (an owl) from bettering himself.
Ikigami The Ultimate Limit Volume 3 by Motoro Mase, John Werry, Kristina Blachere (2009)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 2, 2015 tagged graphic novel • science fiction
Ikigami The Ultimate Limit Volume 1 by Motoro Mase, John Werry, Kristina Blachere (2009)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 2, 2015 tagged graphic novel • science fiction
Via a random process, 1 in 1000 people are randomly killed at a predetermined date between ages 18 and 24.
Ikigami The Ultimate Limit Volume 2 by Motoro Mase, John Werry, Kristina Blachere (2009)
Reviewed by geneambaum on January 2, 2015 tagged graphic novel • science fiction
It Never Happened Again Two Stories by Sam Alden (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 26, 2014 tagged graphic novel • literary
Two stories: a boy on vacation encounters a girl at the beach, and a girl obsessed with anime travels to Japan.
At The End Of A Dull Day by Massimo Carlotto, Anthony Shugaar (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 26, 2014 tagged mystery
A restaurateur with a criminal past must return to his former, violent way of doing things when he’s betrayed.
The Hypernaturals Volume Two by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Tom Derenick, Andres Guinaldo (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 19, 2014 tagged graphic novel • science fiction • superhero
The Hypernaturals Volume One by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Tom Derenick, Brad Walker, Andres Guinaldo (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 19, 2014 tagged graphic novel • science fiction • superhero
A replacement team of Hypernaturals goes to 28 Kosov to find missing members and foil a villain’s plot.
Everything We Miss by Luke Pearson (2011)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 19, 2014 tagged graphic novel • literary • science fiction
At the end of a young man’s relationship, he fails to see things around him: ghosts, emails, tumors, and more.
Glory The Complete Saga by Joe Keatinge, Ross Campbell (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on December 19, 2014 tagged fantasy • graphic novel • superhero
A young girl who has been dreaming of half-god, half-demon Glory tracks her down and joins her army.
Through the Woods stories by Emily Carroll (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 12, 2014 tagged graphic novel • horror • short stories
Creepy, short comics that would be great to read around the campfire.
Get Over It! by Corinne Mucha (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 12, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel
Corinne Mucha moved to Chicago with her boyfriend. They lived together for five months before they broke up.
Ed and Ted and Ted's Dog Fred (My Readers Level 2) by Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 5, 2014 tagged humor • picture book
Can't we talk about something more PLEASANT? A Memoir by Roz Chast (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 5, 2014 tagged graphic novel • nonfiction
Cartoonist Roz Chast tries to deal with her proudly codependent parents as they age into their nineties.
The Cat, the Rat, and the Baseball Bat (My Readers Level 1) by Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on December 5, 2014 tagged humor • picture book
Funny, nonsensical early readers by Andy Griffiths with drawings by longtime collaborator Terry Denton.
Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on November 28, 2014 tagged coming of age
Two socially awkward teens (with medical conditions!) become friends, and maybe more.
Emily's Blue Period by Cathleen Daly, Lisa Brown (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on November 28, 2014 tagged art • picture book
Emily loves to paint and draw, but she won’t do art at school with charcoal. She’s in a blue period.
My Beastly book of Hilarious Heroes 150 ways to doodle, scribble, color and draw by Vincent Boudgourd (2011)
Reviewed by geneambaum on November 28, 2014 tagged art • superhero
A fun, superhero-themed sketchbook that will inspire kids to draw, write, and craft.
Shoplifter by Michael Cho (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on November 21, 2014 tagged coming of age • graphic novel
Corrina wanted to be a writer, but for five years she’s written only ad copy. She shoplifts to feel alive.
The Secret Origin of Tony Stark Book 1 (Iron Man Volume 2) by Kieron Gillen, Greg Land, Dale Eaglesham (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on November 21, 2014 tagged graphic novel • science fiction • superhero
Tony Stark (a.k.a Iron Man) faces a series of trials by combat and then unexpectedly finds out about his own origins.
The Peanut A nutty tale about sharing by Simon Rickerty (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on November 7, 2014 tagged picture book
Two four-limbed, cartoonish bits of color fight over a peanut.
Welcome to Lovecraft (Locke & Key Volume 1) by Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez (2008)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on November 7, 2014 tagged coming of age • graphic novel • paranormal
After surviving the dad’s murder, a family relocates to his hometown where they’re manipulated by an evil creature.
Black and Bittern Was Night by Robert Heidbreder, John Martz (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 31, 2014 tagged horror • picture book • poetry
Kids splook away skeletons who invade their neighborhood and try to ruin Halloween.
Benson's Cuckoos by Anouk Ricard, Helge Dascher (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 24, 2014 tagged graphic novel • humor • mystery
Richard tries to get a handle on his new job despite his insane officemates and a deepening mystery.
One Soul by Ray Fawkes (2011)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 24, 2014 tagged graphic novel • literary
The stories of eighteen people in different eras show how interconnected all lives are.
Over Easy by Mimi Pond (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 17, 2014 tagged comic strips • graphic novel
An art student starts working in an Oakland diner in the 1970s, becoming privy to the behind-the-scenes drama.
Costume Quest Invasion of the Candy Snatchers by Zac Gorman (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on October 17, 2014 tagged graphic novel • horror • humor
Klem and his friends travel from their monster-filled dimension to our frightful world on a quest for candy.
Law of the Desert Born A Graphic Novel by Louis L'Amour, Charles Santino, Beau L'Amour, Katherine Nolan, Thomas Yeates (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 17, 2014 tagged graphic novel • western
In New Mexico, a posse that includes a cattle rustler goes after a murderer.
Asylum of the Birds by Roger Ballen (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 10, 2014 tagged art • coffee table book
Artsy black and white photos featuring birds, found objects, and people (or just a few of their body parts).
Superman and the Men of Steel (The New 52) (Superman Action Comics Volume 1) by Grant Morrison, Rags Morales, Andy Kubert (2012)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 10, 2014 tagged graphic novel • superhero
Superman is new to Metropolis. He doesn’t have his full powers, plus he’s seen as a menace by Lex Luthor and police.
Bulletproof (The New 52) (Superman Action Comics Volume 2) by Grant Morrison, Rags Morales, Sholly Fisch, Max Landis, Brad Walker, Cully Hamner, Gene Ha, Ben Oliver, Cafu, Ryan Sook, Rick Bryant, Andrew Hennessy, Bob McLeod (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 10, 2014 tagged graphic novel • superhero
At the End of Days (The New 52) (Superman Action Comics Volume 3) by Grant Morrison, Sholly Fisch. Rags Morales, Brad Walker, Travel Foreman, Chris Sprouse, Andrew Hennessy, Mark Propst, Karl Story, Cam Smith (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 10, 2014 tagged graphic novel • superhero
Witch Piss A Novel by Sam Pink (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 3, 2014 tagged literary
A Chicago man bullshits and drinks with the street people in his neighborhood.
Pregnant Butch Nine Long Months Spent in Drag by A.K. Summers (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on October 3, 2014 tagged biography • graphic novel
A.K. Summers’ graphic novel memoir about when she was a pregnant butch dyke.
Grasshopper Jungle A History by Andrew Smith (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on September 26, 2014 tagged coming of age • science fiction
Austin Szerba explains how he and his best friend Robby accidentally started the apocalypse in Ealing, Iowa.
The Fantastic Family Whipple by Matthew Ward (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on September 26, 2014 tagged coming of age • humor
After a record-setting birthday cake is sabotaged, Arthur sets out to clear his friend’s name and find the culprits.
What Boys Really Want by Pete Hautman (2012)
Reviewed by geneambaum on September 26, 2014 tagged coming of age • romance
Adam starts writing a book of relationship advice. Lita, who secretly writes an internet advice column, gets annoyed.
The Extinction Parade Volume 1 by Max Brooks, Raulo Caceres (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on September 19, 2014 tagged graphic novel • horror
During a zombie outbreak, vampires go on a feeding frenzy and then realize their food supply is disappearing.
Sleep Tight, Anna Banana! by Dominique Roques, Alexis Dormal, Mark Siegel (2014)
Reviewed by geneambaum on September 19, 2014 tagged graphic novel • picture book
Anna Banana’s stuffed animals want to sleep, but Anna won’t stop reading.
The Private Eye Volume One by Brian K. Vaughan, Marcos Martin, Munsa Vicente (2014)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on September 19, 2014 tagged graphic novel • science fiction
A woman hires an unlicensed investigator to dig up dirt on her, then she's murdered.
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (2013)
Reviewed in the form of a comic strip by geneambaum on September 12, 2014 tagged coming of age • historical fiction
Jack Gantos was grounded for most of the summer of 1962, but he managed to have adventures and get in more trouble.
The Emperor's Blades (Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne Book One) by Brian Staveley (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on September 12, 2014 tagged fantasy
After his murder, the Emperor’s sons, one training to become an elite warrior and the other a monk, become targets.
Paul Joins the Scouts by Michel Rabagliati, Helge Dascher (2013)
Reviewed by geneambaum on September 12, 2014 tagged coming of age • graphic novel • historical fiction
In Quebec in 1970, Paul joins the scouts, goes to camp, has his first kiss, and decides to become an artist.
Men's Room Small Talk (channelATE Volume One) by Ryan Hudson ()
Reviewed by geneambaum on September 5, 2014 tagged comic strips • humor
NSFW collection of channelATE comic strips that are often perverse, scatological, and introspective.